Zayn pov

"How is your control doing?" Ray asked as he refilled my glass of whiskey.

I groaned, "It's fine. Harry helps immensely."

"But?" Ray pressed, making me growl.

"It would help if we completed the bond." I admitted.

Don't get me wrong, I would wait for Harry until the end of time. I just didn't know if the rogue part inside of me agreed.

Ray bit his cheek, "zayn, you know that this isn't healthy. You're still rogue, that part will keep growing no matter what. If you don't complete the mate bond there is still a chance you'll go feral!"

"I don't need to be reminded of that!" I growled.

He was right of course, only a complete mate bond would be able to get rid of the rogue part inside of me. It's just how it worked. Right now I didn't have a pack. When the mate bond is complete, technically it will be a pack of two.

"I'm just trying to help." Ray spoke a lot softer.

I sighed, "I know, sorry. I just don't want to push him. He's had a bad past with that."

Ray nodded, "I understand. How bad is it for you as of now?"

I frowned and bit my lip, "Not that bad. I can feel it getting stronger, but harry seems to dim it down every time I see him."

"Maybe if you explained it to him?" Ray suggested.

I shook my head, "He's not completing the bond out of fear or pity for me. I can handle it. I've done so for six

years."

Ray took a sip of his drink, "The fact that it's been six years makes it more dangerous. If you were to snap,

nothing could stop it."

"I won't let it snap." I growled out as I took a sip of my own drink. "I know this all sounds ridiculous but I'm not

forcing him into this. I can hold it back a little while longer."

"And how long is he planning on waiting?" Ray questioned.

I looked at the liquid in my hand before chugging it back, "I hope not too long." I said with a sigh.

Ray was about to say something when his eyes glazed over slightly and he started mind linking. He frowned

before regaining focus and looking at me, "Apparently, we have to come and check something out in the living

room."

I raised an eyebrow, "Why?"

"All Jace said was: 'there is a Luna at work and we had to see it.'" Ray explained.

I shot up from my chair. There is only one Luna on these pack grounds and that's my Luna. I pushed my way

through a crowd and started to feel uncomfortable. What if something bad happened again?

I started to hear my mate's angelic voice and calmed slightly, he didn't sound upset or distressed at all. I

managed to push myself through the crowd and was met with an interesting sight.

Harry was in front of a large table with a whiteboard behind him. He was talking animatedly as he pointed to the words he had written on it in his graceful handwriting. He then looked at the group of teenagers

that sat around the table or had placed a chair from the dining room around him.

He was teaching.

He was teaching an entire class of werewolves right in front of him, and he was doing it with ease and

enthusiasm on his face.

I couldn't take my eyes off him, his gentle and encouraging smile as he asked a kid a question and the way he praised him when he got it right.

I sensed Beta Jace and Alpha Ray next to me but didn't move my eyes, "I told you it was worth seeing Alpha." Jace spoke up.

"What is going on?" Ray asked.

"Some students of his were having trouble with his subject. Apparently they have a quiz coming up? So he's

tutoring them. Thirty minutes later he has collected an entire class. Seems like more students either had

problems with the subject or are just interested in learning from him." Jace explained.

My chest filled with pride as I watched him. He was absolutely stunning. He clearly enjoyed what he was doing and all the kids watched him and were taking notes as he spoke.

"H's a true Luna." Ray spoke up behind me.

I nodded, "He's perfect."

Suddenly, a pang of guilt ran through me. In a normal pack setting like this one, teaching could have become

his official job as Luna. But I have a pack. He can never reach his full potential as a Luna because of me.

"It's been a long time since the kids

had a Luna in front of them." Ray spoke. I was still focused on Anna but I could hear the sorrow in his voice.

One of the kids groaned, "I still don't understand why we have to learn the social structures of Europe."

I was about to set him in his place when Harry spoke up, "Well, it's important to know the differences there can be in social structures. The ones in Europe are different from

the ones in America."

"But that doesn't explain why I need to know the ones in Europe specifically. I might never leave the States! Why bother?" the little shit spoke.

Harry didn't seem fazed and sat down on the table in front of him, "You want to be a pack warrior right Liam?"

The kid – Liam – nodded.

"Well, as a pack warrior it's important to know the differences in social structures in general. Every pack is

different. This particular pack, for example, doesn't have specific ranks after warrior wolves. But other packs might have different ranks for cooks or cleaners. You should know the differences between these in case you'd ever need to visit a pack alongside your Alpha." Harry

explained flawlessly.

"Pack warriors usually stay here when the Alpha goes on a trip though." Liam argued.

"Even more important than! Maybe other packs work differently, so you might be questioning an Alpha when he arrives with pack warriors." Harry spoke.

"The other day an Alpha came by with so many wolves! We thought he was gonna attack." A kid spoke up.

Harry smiled, "See, that is what you assumed. If you had known the different social structures from that pack you might not have been worried or on edge. Each pack works

differently. What if you had accidentally said something rude to the Alpha? That would have been bad right?"

Liam reluctantly nodded. "But Germany though, Luna? Why Europe?

Harry sat up straighter, "I assume your Alpha has connections around the world?"

"He was in Australia a few months ago!" a kid spoke up, "He brought some warriors with him then!" the kid even pointed out.

"There you have it! What if, in ten years, you were allowedto go with your Alpha to protect him? Wouldn't you want to be prepared? Knowing about the pack and country in

advance would help. That is why learning this is important." Harry finished.

Liam sighed, "I guess you're right." He then smirked, "Doesn't mean I'm gonna pay better attention during your classes Mr styles!"

I suppressed the growl that wanted to come out from the address because I knew it was how he would normally

call him in class.

Harry didn't miss a beat, "I'm still the one grading your papers."

"You're not allowed to have favoritism!" Liam spoke with a

mischievous glint in his eyes, as if he caught him in an illegal act.

"Who said anything about favoritism? I'm just talking about how I'm not the one who needs to pay attention,

you do. You're the one who gets a grade young man, not me." Harry spoke with a giggle as he shrugged.

Liam once again groaned and slouched in his seat.

Harry was about to continue his teaching when Ray spoke up, "Ok everyone, class is over for today!"

The kids all looked up in surprise and then started complaining their grades wouldn't go up without harry's

tutoring.

Ray glared around and the kids quieted down, "I said, class is over. Now, go along with your duties for today."

The kids nodded and all got up immediately, scared of their Alpha.

"Oh and Liam?" Liam froze in place and looked at his Alpha, "Run 100 laps around the training fields for

disrespecting the Luna. If I hear this behavior happening again I will not be so kind."

Liam gulped and scurried off. When most of the people left, some after giving Harry some kind words, it was just Harry, Ray, Jasper, Fred and Jace again.

Harry smiled at me before turning around and wiping the board clean. His hair flopped around his body as he did so and I couldn't stop myself from checking out his cute butt.

"You did a great job Luna." Jace was the first one to speak up.

Harry turned around when the board was clean and smiled, "They're my students! It's my job to make them

pass!" he then frowned, "Or well, Niall, Louis and Liam were my students, I didn't know most of the other kids. Not that I minded of course. The more the merrier!"

I let out a breath as I grabbed him and pulled him closer to me. "You looked happy teaching them."

"I am happy! Teaching has always been my dream job. I wouldn't want to do anything else." Harry responded with that beautiful smile still plastered on his face.

"You're always welcome to come teach here." Ray spoke up, "I think the kids really enjoyed it."

"Thank you! I might. Niall, louis and liam need the tutoring." Harry said with a chuckle.

Ray nodded and harry's focus went past him. I followed his gaze to see two students, both who were present at his teaching session just now, bickering and whispering to each other.

Harry left my side and I observed as he approached the students, "You two ok?" He asked them.

The kids nodded, "W-we were wondering, Luna..." The first

kid, a boy, asked.

"Wondering what?" Harry ask as he tilts his head.

"W-would you like to come watch practice? We'd like to show you!" The kid asks.

I bite back a smile as I see Harry's eyes widen, "Sure. I'm here visiting with a friend and we haven't been to the practice fields yet. Can they come along?"

"I-is the Alpha coming too?" The second kid stuttered.

Harry chuckled and he turned around and raised an eyebrow at me. I glanced at Ray who gave harry a thumbs up. Harry nodded and turned back to the kids, "They will."

I could see the kid gulp, "O-Ok."

Harry pat the kid on the back, "Don't worry, I'm sure he'll be proud of the progress you've made. You're almost

ready to advance to the next group right? Isn't that what you told me in class the other day?"

The kid, who I now knew was one of her students, nodded. "Y-yes."

Harry stood straighter, "Well, here is your opportunity to show your Alpha you're ready."

The kid seemed to gain confidence at those words, "You're right. Thanks Luna!"

"Anytime Niall. Now then, we wouldn't want you to be late, show us the way!" Harry exclaimed before waving us over.

We all joined up and harry explained to Fred where they were going. Ray sighed besides me, "Maybe I should just get a new Luna..."

I raised an eyebrow, "What Alpha would be willing to give you their Luna?"

Ray shrugged, "I wasn't necessarily suggesting doing that. Maybe I'll just pick a female or male who has lost their mate. I don't know. I can just see that our pack thrives when there is a Luna present."

I nodded, "I guess. Mine is off limits though." I told him seriously.

"I wouldn't dare." Ray responded with a laugh.

The training itself went pretty well. The kids are talented, I'll give them that. Even if they've been training without their Gamma for a bit now.

I could see their tense postures though. Two Alpha's and a Luna watching them train can be quite stressful.

Personally, I used to do most of the classes back in our pack. I loved training the kids and seeing them grow. I guess Harry and I were similar in that aspect. We both loved teaching.

'I can't wait till we can teach our own pups.' Cade linked with a purr.

I smiled, 'Me neither.'

Fred had calmed down a lot once we got to dinner. Seeing training was interesting for her. Having teens train

to kill isn't something humans would consider normal, but in the werewolf world it was often necessary. Harry and Jasper had reassured her though, and the rest of the pack dynamic made her more relaxed as well.

The kitchen cooks had cooked us a whole feast once we got back to the pack house. Harry had invited the kids and his colleague and his husband. So it was packed, but cozy. I was reminded of my own pack a lot. We used to have big dinners every night, with all of my family and friends.

Whenever pack members had something to celebrate they were allowed to join us at the table, and we'd listen to their stories and achievements. I wonder... how would it have been if they were still alive.

Would I have found Harry? Would he like my parents? Would he like Noah and his mate? I was shot from my thoughts when harry grabbed my

hand under the table. I looked at him, sitting next to me.

'Are you ok?'

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"I can't wait for you to meet your mate zayn. I bet they'll be an absolute vision."

"I hope so, mom."

"I know so. They'll be a great mate, and a great Luna. I can feel it. And they'll be with you whenever you need them."

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I squeezed Harry's hand, 'I'm good.'

Harry nodded before he looked back at Fred, who had asked him a question.

As long as I have him. I'll be fine.

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